KKR's Rinku Singh Reveals His Fitness Secrets: 'Mujhe Bohot Maza Aata Hai...'

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The ferocious Knight Riders powerhitter shared an in-depth account of how intense workouts and food choices help him keep fit.
Rinku Singh provided an in-depth account of fitness and diet routines that continue to play a great role in his inspiring journey. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) match-winner shared fitness rituals he religiously follows before and after the game to maintain his tremendous ball-striking ability despite a lean physique.
Speaking on KKR's 'Train Like a Knight', the 27-year-old said gym and food are two most critical parts of his daily routine.
'Nothing, mostly I pay attention to my food and this time, like now, cricket is (mostly) T20, so staying fit is very necessary. Cricket has become so fast that you have to take care of everything. Gym, running, and also food," Rinku said during the interaction. 'Right now, I've started dieting. It's been 15-20 days. Because after a certain age, you have to do it, although I'm still only 27 (laughs)."
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Rinku said he originally possessed a fit and lean body, but it was only when he began playing professional cricket that he learnt how to maintain certain physical standards on and off the field. The swashbuckling left-hander also said he didn't do any specific exercises growing up, which has changed now that he trains regularly.
'Now I am fond of fitness, I like keeping fit, going to the gym and following my daily routine. I find great joy in working out. When I started playing U-19 cricket, I started gym. When I played U-16 cricket, I had no idea about the gym and only knew running. So when I played U-19s and senior cricket, I got a fair idea about the gym and why staying fit and strengthening the muscles is key," said Rinku, who pressed on the benefits of gymming for his strong core, muscles, and stamina in play during his batting.
Rinku also talked about his food choices and how working with professional nutritionists has opened his eyes to green veggies from a chicken-based diet initially. The cricketer admitted feeling great changes inside him ever since shifting to a carefully planned diet.
'I don't feel any tightness or soreness in my muscles," he said while revealing he starts his day with warm water and eats eggs, poha and dosa for breakfast.
Rinku advised youngsters to eat well but also burn everything in their routines and named squats as his favourite gym exercise. The ferocious hitter has played 12 matches of KKR's IPL 2025 campaign with a strike rate of 153.91.
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